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Be The Change at our national conference
Dr Cameron Camp, a renowned US psychologist and Montessori in dementia care expert, will speak at the 17th Alzheimer’s Australia Biennial National Dementia Conference. The conference happens in Melbourne this October. Don't miss out on an an earlybird rate! |
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Dementia Awareness Month 2017 - You are not alone |
This September we have a host of events planned across Victoria incorporating the theme You are not alone. The calendar will include a public lecture, Forget Memory Loss - What About the Person?, presented in Melbourne on 14 September by Professor Steven Sabat from the USA. Register below to attend this compelling and informative event. For more information about Dementia Awareness Month click here. |
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National Conference financial support for consumers
Applications close on 1 September for people living with dementia, their families and carers to apply for assistance to attend the 17th Alzheimer's Australia Biennial National Dementia Conference. |
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Don't miss Forget Me Not
on ABC's Four Corners
Three Victorians living with dementia, their families and carers share their experiences to help others know they are not alone. The program will be available on ABC iview until 2 August. |
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Coping with changes in behaviour
Where 98-104 Riversdale Road, Hawthorn
When Wednesday 2 August, 6:00pm -8:30pm
Who For carers who need support coping with changed behaviours |
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New Dementia Learning website launched
Our new online Dementia Learning Hub provides a single point of access for all things relating to dementia education including online courses, videos, library resources and podcasts.
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Understand dementia online course
The Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre at the University of Tasmania is accepting enrolments for its free online course Understanding Dementia, suitable for people living with dementia, families and professional carers.
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Information and support sessions
Alzheimer’s Australia Vic offers a broad range of sessions and group programs across the state for the family members, friends and carers of a loved one living with dementia. We are here to provide you with assistance and support.
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What is it like to have dementia?
The Virtual Dementia Experience™
Where155 Oak Street, Parkville
When Tuesday 22 August from 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Who For family carers who want to improve their understanding of what it can be like to live with dementia. |
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Relationships and Dementia
Dementia increases the complexity of relationships, which often need to be reframed and renegotiated as the disease progresses. The latest blog from our library details a variety of available resources on this topic. |
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Introduction to Dementia and Services
Where LaTrobe Community Health Service, 68 McLeod Street, Bairnsdale
When Tuesday 29 August 2017 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
When For people with a diagnosis of dementia and or their families
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Join Sarah and James on a Trek to Remember
James van Beek and Sarah Pettenon of Lifeview Residential Care will hit the Kokoda Track in September to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Australia in a Trek to Remember. Click the link below to support them or join up for yourself. |
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Deakin University focus group
Deakin University is seeking carers, family members or friends of people living with dementia to discuss the appropriateness of questionnaires used to assess quality of life in people living with dementia. Participants should be older than 60 and read English.
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Village moves closer to reality
Australia's first village for people living with dementia has been announced - a $25 million village in Glenorchy, in the northern suburbs of Hobart. The village will be based on De Hogeweyk village, above, in the Netherlands and other best practice models.
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Driving and living with dementia
When it comes to driving, general practitioners and other health professionals have an important role to play for people living with dementia, their families and carers.
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Contact us
98-104 Riversdale Road, Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia 3122
Tel +61 3 9815 7800 W fightdementia.org.au/vic
National Dementia Helpline 1800 100 500 |
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